Bengaluru, Oct 29 (IANS): The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday reserved its order on the bail petition of jailed Kannada superstar Darshan after completing arguments and counterarguments.
The Bench, headed by Justice M. Nagaprasanna, will pronounce the order on the bail plea on Wednesday.
Senior counsel C.V. Nagesh, appearing for the jailed actor stated that Darshan is suffering from severe back pain, which is causing numbness in his legs.
He added that if the condition persists, Darshan could face further health complications.
Nagesh explained that there is an issue with a disc that is obstructing blood flow, making surgery unavoidable for Darshan, as it cannot be treated by other means.
He noted that the health issue was not mentioned when the initial bail plea was submitted, but has since worsened, prompting them to seek bail on medical grounds.
He argued that everyone has the right to health, and under these circumstances, regardless of the charges, bail should be granted.
Nagesh also referenced Supreme Court judgments that support this right.
Special Public Prosecutor (SPP), Prasanna Kumar, opposed the bail, stating that the doctors who examined Darshan indicated only potential future complications.
In the previous report, the doctors noted that there was no serious health issue at present.
Kumar added that while there was a problem with Darshan’s hip, it has since been stabilised.
He also pointed out that the doctor’s report lacks details about the nature of the surgery, the duration of treatment, and the location where the surgery will be performed.
Counsel Nagesh clarified that Darshan is a native of Mysuru and has previously received treatment at Apollo Hospital there, where he intends to be treated again.
He added that none of the case’s witnesses were based in Mysuru.
The Bench observed that even undertrials have a right to health and questioned the SPP about considering the latest health report.
Darshan is hoping to get bail before Diwali as the Karnataka High Court is taking up his appeal petition on Wednesday.
Experts also indicated that the jailed actor is most likely to get bail on health grounds.
Darshan’s wife, son and family and fans are keenly awaiting his release as he has been lodged in prison for the last four months.
Darshan, Pavithra Gowda and 15 others were arrested on June 11 on charges of kidnapping and brutally murdering Renukaswamy from Chitradurga.
Renukaswamy had allegedly sent derogatory and obscene messages to Pavithra Gowda as he was miffed with the actor for his relationship with Pavithra Gowda despite being married.
Darshan was shifted to Ballari prison after photos of 'royal treatment' for him at the Bengaluru Central Prison surfaced.
He is facing three FIRs in this connection. The police submitted a 3,991-page charge sheet on September 4 in the case.
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William DSouza, Mangalore
Wed, Oct 30 2024Is court insane to give judgement of bail to a murderer..? Simple.... if given all start murdering each other for reasons which they have their own .. and ask Bail to tamper proof ( offer 20 crores to victim family and/or threat also is tampering ..)
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Fernandes, Mangalore
Wed, Oct 30 2024"............ causing numbness in his legs" Did he thought out it before kicking his fan to death or causing his fan's death. He is a murderer. No mercy.
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Rajendra, Mangalore
Wed, Oct 30 2024Why no one is talking of quick trials -- finish this case quickly -- wasting time on bail matters --back pain -- medical etc. etc. -- all criminals don't have such privileges -- ---- --What about the poor man who suffered and hid family ---- Police -- other related authorities Prosecution can make appeals ---- for quick trial --fast track-- NOW police have made a brilliant investigation and watertight case -- Electronic evidence -- -- mobile towers -- -- finger prints -- other evidence -- start to finish of this gruesome torture and murder -- The chronology as famously said ---- THE most i important motive --who had a motive to do the gruesome acts-- MOVIE STARS HAVE TO BE A SYMBOL -- exhibiting True human character -- Sadly, DARSHAN does not qualify for this -- all low-end lumpen elements are his followers --
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Victor, Kudla
Wed, Oct 30 2024" ಕಾಸು ಇದ್ದವನೆ ಬಾಸು ".
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Srikesh, Mangalore
Wed, Oct 30 2024Please reject his Bail application
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GURKA, Mangaluru
Wed, Oct 30 2024This dhoomaketu should be in jail for years to come
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GURKA, Mangaluru
Wed, Oct 30 2024NO BAIL ONLY JAIL
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Micheal JF, Kudla
Wed, Oct 30 2024How will you light a lamp in your house when you have stubbed it in others house Darshan. Instead of going home and lighting the lamp in your house, it is better you stay in jail. Anyways you are with abother lady who also is in the jail.
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Anil, Mangalore
Wed, Oct 30 2024Nothing short of Death Sentence for this Goon !!!!
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Harish, Mangalore
Wed, Oct 30 2024Bail.should be rejected . Refer him.to Ortho Dr & do check.up infise the jail itself
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HENRY MISQUITH, INDIA
Tue, Oct 29 2024“Stole Diwali from someone else’s life, but wants bail for his own Diwali.”
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